Depression


In the DSM 5, Depressive Disorders share the common feature of sad, empty, or irritable mood, accompanied by somatic and cognitive changes that signifi cantly af- fect the person’s capacity to function. What differ among the disorders are issues of duration, timing or presumed etiology.


There have been several studies linking some forms of depression with infl ammation in the body. Foods that work as anti-infl ammatories are: blueberries, raw oats, ginger, green tea, dark chocolate, wild salmon, turmeric, beets, broccoli, black beans, extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, chia seeds, pineapple, spinach, whole grains, eggs, garlic, oysters and probiotic foods. The general principles underlying nutrition- al support for depression are: 1. Eat a lot of vegetables, whole grains, legumes, cold water fi sh, raw nuts and seeds. 2. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, sugar and arti- fi cial sweeteners. 3. Identify and eliminate food sensitivities.


Foods such as bananas, plums, and fi gs are high in serotonin and should be eaten on a regular basis to increase the natural pool of serotonin. Folic acid has been shown to help with depression. Folic acid is abundant in all green leafy vegetables so eating a lot of dark green vegetables is not only good for your overall health because of all the phytochemicals they contain but also because of the folate content. Vitamin B6 which can be found in whole grains, oatmeal, wheat germ, red rice, and brown rice has also been shown to be benefi cial in the management of depression. Studies have confi rmed that people with depres- sion and anxiety have lower levels of DHA and EPA, the omega 3 fatty acids. Thus, increasing the consumption of omega 3 can improve depression. Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in fl ax oil or fi sh oil.


Other nutrients benefi cial in depression include:


1. SAMe: which has been shown in clinical trials to be comparable to tricy- clic antidepressants (TCA) for the man- agement of mild-moderate depression.


2.5HTP: which has been shown to be comparable to Prozac (fl uoxetine) in the management of mild to moderate depression.


3. Chromium: which help functions in the metabolism of glucose, has been shown to improve mood in persons with depression.


Risks for depression include processed foods, high fat dairy, sugar and sweet


deserts. Remember that alcohol is a central nervous depressant and can induce and/or exacerbate depression.


ADHD, ADD Dietary interventions for ADHD and


ADD have not been successfully replicated. The typical western fast food diet high in sugars, additives and simple carbs is not particularly good for anyone, especially young people with these conditions. There appears to be a connection for children with ADHD to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life. Therefore, limiting sugar intake is a good idea. In some studies children seemed to be defi cient in Omega-3 and Omega -6 fatty acids. Implementing a bal- anced healthy diet including fi sh or seafood twice a week, eliminating excess sugar products and dairy would be benefi cial. 64% of children diagnosed with ADHD may be experiencing a hypersensitivity to food. Exploring whether children or adults have food allergies or sensitivities may be benefi cial as an intervention. Some studies suggest that heavy metal toxicity may have a relationship with some cases of ADD. Testing for heavy metals, especially Mer- cury, may be helpful and chelation for de- toxifi cation may be indicated. Food sources to help the conditions include salmon and trout; kiwis, papaya, pineapple and cilantro. DHA is an excellent supplement to add to the diet as is magnesium.


Autism


Autism is a developmental disorder and is not caused or cured by diet. Dietary intervention may help the individual live a more manageable life. A GF/CF (gluten free/ casein free) diet has been suggested by the ARI (Autism Research Institute) based on 30 years of dietary interventions. They also recommend mercury detoxifi cation. There are doctors specializing in the treatment of autism known as “DAN! Doctors” (Defeat- Autism-Now!). You may wish to visit the website – www.autism.com for further information. Children with autism often have poor nutrition due to their unwilling- ness to accept many types of food. All milk and cheese products should be eliminated. Eggs, asparagus and cilantro are benefi cial foods. Supplements such as Zeolite, mono- laurin and DHA may prove helpful along with B complex vitamins depending on the individual’s ability to absorb nutrients.


Dementia An anti-infl ammatory diet is the best


initial approach. We suggest Dr. Dale Bredesen’s dietary consideration in his book The End of Alzheimer’s. He introduces


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